1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Elise and 1999 Mahindra CL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 522 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 165 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Elise | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Lotus | Mahindra |
| Model | Elise | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
